At Bira, we are delighted to partner with the Associated Carpet Group, providing their members with tailored support and exclusive benefits at a discounted price.
Plus, by joining Bira, you’ll be backing our ongoing efforts to champion independent retailers across the UK. We actively campaign on crucial issues such as reforming business rates, improving parking fairness, preventing aggressive evictions, and tackling retail crime, including shop theft and in-store violence.
ACG Members enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on the membership fee — join us for just £164 per year!
Legal Advice
Taking care of employment, health and safety and other legal issues in any organisation, large or small, can be a time-consuming and difficult task. Bira Legal, in partnership with WorkNest, provides you with the advice and support you need. Unlimited and built into the cost of membership.
Card Processing
Our trusted payments partner, Global Payments, offer Bira members exclusive benefits such as competitive rates, three months free terminal rental to all Bira members, no authorisation fees, no monthly PCI Compliance Fees (Non-Compliance Fees still apply) and access to a cash advance facility.
Bira Insurance
Tailored commercial insurance solutions for a wide variety of retail businesses. Covering everything from vehicles and household items to healthcare, travel and exhibitions. You will be supported by an in-house claims management and legal support team from the very first day of your cover - offering peace of mind and proactive service.
Join Bira to access Bira Connect - the place for members to collaborate, connect, and grow alongside fellow business owners and the Bira team. Together, we can encourage innovation, support one another, and elevate the independent retail community to new heights.
Other benefits of Bira membership include:
Utility and telecoms savings - Free of charge evaluation and low cost quotations.
Instore Music - Eliminate the need for a costly PRS PPL Music Licence and play high-quality music legally and affordably.
Website management - from quick ecommerce options to full website design service
Industry insight - The latest industry news, events and legislative updates straight to your inbox with the Bira newsletter
Private Medical Plans - Up to 40% discount on medical plans for Bira members, their families and employees. Plus, a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription upon joining a private medical plan.
Join Bira today!
Our proactive and practical trade association is focused on your success, so with your membership, you will get the following:
- Business Support and Advice
- Training and Development
- Advocacy and Representation
- Marketing and Promotion
- Information and Resources
ACG Members enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on the membership fee — join us for just £164 per year!